Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in bricklaying. The course runs for around 10 months. You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely on site. It's a solid first step toward a career as a bricklayer.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll build corners, junctions, and openings in brickwork.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment at Scarborough TEC, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills observations, where you demonstrate bricklaying techniques directly. You may also complete written or knowledge-based assessments to show your understanding of construction principles and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative: general site work while building bricklaying experience.
Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks alongside bricklaying teams.
Apprentice bricklayer: combine on-site work with further formal training.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the next step toward becoming a qualified bricklayer, covering more complex brickwork and preparing you for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification experienced bricklayers need to demonstrate full occupational competence on site.
